These tools allow students and teachers to collect real world data for analyzing and making comparisons.


Click the name of the tool for detailed information about set up and use in classroom on Empower Students.Click on the image below the name of the tool for a link to the website for the tool if applicable.
Tool

Description

Account Information

Equipment Needed

Included in these Professional Learning Session(s)
Vernier Probes and Sensors
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Vernier is the company that CMCSS uses for purchasing interfaces, probes and sensors to be used in the classroom. Vernier probes and sensors actively engage students in math and science explorations. Each school will have access to interfaces and probes available for check out from a designated place in their building.

Data Collection Tools:
  • Monitor Temperature Data for experiments, time lapse events, environmental conditions, efficiency comparisons, and much more.
  • Use ultrasound to measure the position of carts, balls, people, and other objects.

Data Exports:
Data can be exported as
  • Logger Lite file
  • JPG or PNG
  • Copy/Pasted into a Word Document

No account required

Connects directly to your computer's USB port

When the probe or sensor is plugged into the device data collection is ready to begin.

Some users may need a GoLink! interface to connect to USB port.

Intermediate User Ability

Logger Pro Software which is installed on all teacher and student machines

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Excel
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Excel Software is a spreadsheet application that allows data to be sorted, filtered, organized, and presented.

No account required


Intermediate User Ability

Microsoft Office Excel Software is available on all teacher and student machines.

Easely
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Give your data new life by using it to create an infographic representation. Allow data to stand out and speak to all your visual learners when presenting key data.
  • Create Infographics with data

Free teacher account needed.

Accounts can be made to save and share work. Talk with your technology coach for details of student accounts.


Intermediate User Ability

Internet access



Overview of Blended Learning - Khan Academy video tutorials featuring content from the Christensen Institute


SOS Strategies - For a list of SOS strategies as shared by Discovery Education.com visit http://tinyurl.com/SOS-strategies.


Graphite.org - For a list of recommended tools by standard, educator reviews, and additional information, visit https://www.graphite.org.


Common Sense K-12 Digtal Citizenship Curriculum - Scope and Sequence

A comprehensive curriculum designed to empower students to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly in our digital world.
  • lesson plans, videos, student interactives, and assessments
  • professional learning and family outreach material